Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph back issues from July 2007:
'Dubious'of gablesighting A Sighting of Clark Gable in Scunthorpe, featured in our column on Monday, June 18, has been viewed with scepticism by a local historian.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Sighting of Clark Gable in Scunthorpe, featured in our column onMonday, June 18, has been viewed with scepticism by a localhistorian. The sighting was recalled by Jessie Grant (nee Burgess) ofHorncastle Road, Woodhall Spa, who formerly lived in Whitton. She said she almost ...
Invasion ofthe 'yanks' American views of English life more than 60 years ago feature in a new book on Goxhill Airfield.
Jul 02, 2007 ... American views of English life more than 60 years ago feature in anew book on Goxhill Airfield. It was a 'friendly invasion' when 2,000 US Army Air Forcepersonnel descended on the village, outnumbering the local populationby two to one. Villager Ron Parker, who has previously ...
Nostalgia special out this week Memories of a carnival close to the banks of the River Humber are among a host of recollections featured in our July Nostalgia special.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Memories of a carnival close to the banks of the River Humber areamong a host of recollections featured in our July Nostalgia special. The 32-page picture-packed special will be widely available laterthis week and features school photos from the past, including ...
Death offormermayor A Former town mayor of Brigg has died, aged 90.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Former town mayor of Brigg has died, aged 90. Eileen Kitty Forman was the town's first citizen in 1983/84, whenshe served on the town council. Her late husband Herbert - widely known as Jim - was also aformer first citizen of the town. They were married for more ...
Hospitalityappreciated Dreadful weather accompanied a Thursday evening guided tour of Brigg led by Bill Brocklesby, of Brigg and District Civic Society.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Dreadful weather accompanied a Thursday evening guided tour ofBrigg led by Bill Brocklesby, of Brigg and District Civic Society. The 35 visitors were members of Weelsby Women's Institute, andtheir friends. Bill's accompanying talk gave a great deal of information aboutthe ...
Town to declarefairtrade status Brigg is poised to become a Fairtrade town, in an effort to improve the lives of small farmers and agricultural workers in developing countries.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Brigg is poised to become a Fairtrade town, in an effort toimprove the lives of small farmers and agricultural workers indeveloping countries. And the town council is set to declare itself a Fairtradeauthority, to set a good example to residents. The idea has been put ...
Follow debates on world wide web? Residents may one day be able to watch town council debates from the comfort of their own homes.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Residents may one day be able to watch town council debates fromthe comfort of their own homes. The authority is to investigate the possibility of filming meetings and making them available on the internet. Currently, monthly town council meetings and weekly ...
Glad Blair has gone at long last Prime Minister Blair has gone at long last - thank God.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Prime Minister Blair has gone at long last - thank God. At least I hope ...
Parochial meeting The next meeting of Luddington Parochial Church Council will take place on Tuesday, July 24.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The next meeting of Luddington Parochial Church Council will takeplace on Tuesday, ...
Community officer up for top award A North Lincolnshire police officer is to represent the Humberside force in a national competition.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A North Lincolnshire police officer is to represent the Humbersideforce in a national competition. Sgt James Main, neighbourhood sergeant for Scunthorpe East andWest, has been put forward to represent Humberside in the CommunityPolice Officer of the Year contest. He has ...
Vintage flights Flights onboard a Second World War plane are being offered by an airport on the northern Lincolnshire border.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Flights onboard a Second World War plane are being offered by anairport on the northern Lincolnshire border. Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield is set to offer flightsonboard the DC-3 Dakota following the success of vintage flights inApril. The Dakota is often described ...
Tired but happyafter sleepwalk More than 500 people put on their pyjamas and took to the streets of Scunthorpe on Friday night in aid of charity.
Jul 02, 2007 ... More than 500 people put on their pyjamas and took to the streetsof Scunthorpe on Friday night in aid of charity. The Lindsey Lodge Sleepwalk was organised to raise vital funds forthe hospice. Walkers followed a 10-mile route throughout Scunthorpe, startingand finishing at ...
Dream cars offer ultimate thrill Car enthusiasts were able to take a ride in a choice of 'dream' cars at the weekend.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Car enthusiasts were able to take a ride in a choice of 'dream'cars at the weekend. The super cars, ranging from Ferraris, to Aston Martins andLamborghinis, were on show at the Jenny Wren in Susworth on Saturday. Car lovers were able to take a ride as a passenger in the ...
Staying put Iron keeper Joe Murphy insists he has no plans to become part of the Glanford Park exodus this summer.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Iron keeper Joe Murphy insists he has no plans to become part ofthe Glanford Park exodus this summer. Steve Foster and Richard Hinds have left Scunthorpe to joinDarlington and Sheffield Wednesday respectively, Billy Sharp is onthe verge of moving to Sheffield United and there are ...
Cloud nine after massive victory The third successive weather-ruined Saturday in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League saw just two matches played to a finish, although a further four got under way, only to be abandoned.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The third successive weather-ruined Saturday in the LincolnshireCounty Cricket League saw just two matches played to a finish,although a further four got under way, only to be abandoned. Reigning champions Alkborough, fourth in the premier division,closed the gap on the leading ...
Rain stops play No PLAY was possible in five of the six Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier matches for the third week in succession as the rain moved northwards through the county during Saturday morning.
Jul 02, 2007 ... No PLAY was possible in five of the six Readers Lincolnshire ECBPremier matches for the third week in succession as the rain movednorthwards through the county during Saturday morning. Only the Messingham versus Louth game got under way, only to ...
Total washout once again Once again it was a total washout last Sunday in the North Lindsey League with all six scheduled games rained off.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Once again it was a total washout last Sunday in the North LindseyLeague with all six scheduled games rained off. In division one, Barton Town 3rds were due to host Appleby-Frodingham 3rds but had to settle for one point each. It was a point that moved the Humbersiders level on ...
Series of events at church A Car boot and table top sale will be held at St Hugh's Church, Scunthorpe, on Saturday, from 8.30am to 11.30am. Doors will be open at 7am.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Car boot and table top sale will be held at St Hugh's Church,Scunthorpe, on Saturday, from 8.30am to 11.30am. Doors will be openat 7am. Charges are pounds4 for a table top in the hall and pounds3 for acar park space. Refreshments will be available. In the evening, there ...
School clublaunched A New out-of-school service will be opened at a village primary school next week.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A New out-of-school service will be opened at a village primaryschool next week. Outer School - Reach for the Stars will be launched at Kirton inLindsey Primary School this coming Saturday at ...
Council urged to employ 'busters' A Neighbourhood action team is calling on North Lincolnshire Council to employ graffiti-busters.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Neighbourhood action team is calling on North LincolnshireCouncil to employ graffiti-busters. And residents have been urged to make sure they report every pieceof graffiti to the council's StreetRight team in order to putpressure on them to employ specific officers to deal with ...
Do you know this man? Police have issued a CCTV picture of a youth they want to speak to in connection with an incident in Scunthorpe.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Police have issued a CCTV picture of a youth they want to speak toin connection with an incident in Scunthorpe. It was reported the youth, pictured left, ran over the bonnet androof of a car parked on Whitestone Road in the town. The youth was disturbed and ran off with a group ...
Club set to host party An Isle of Axholme club is to hold a party day.
Jul 02, 2007 ... An Isle of Axholme club is to hold a party day. Belton Autumn Club, whose members meet to play cards and dominoes,is holding a party day on Thursday, July 12, at 1.30pm. The group, which will provide refreshments, a raffle and bingo, ison the lookout ...
Murder charge A Man has appeared in court charged with the murder of an Iraqi Kurd in Scunthorpe.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Man has appeared in court charged with the murder of an IraqiKurd in Scunthorpe. Dlear Ali Mohammed (28), of Digby Street, Scunthorpe, made a ...
Can faiths becompatible? In Reply to Jane Birkby (Viewpoint, June 23), it may be so parts of the Koran are now classed as obsolete and unworkable in a multi- faith environment, such as modern Britain has become in recent decades, and it may well be many Muslims now choose to relinquish parts of their holy book to make a genuine effort to integrate into our society and culture.
Jul 02, 2007 ... In Reply to Jane Birkby (Viewpoint, June 23), it may be so partsof the Koran are now classed as obsolete and unworkable in a multi-faith environment, such as modern Britain has become in recentdecades, and it may well be many Muslims now choose to relinquishparts of their holy book to ...
Aggrieved atnew ruling I Have attended adult education classes for about 38 years, at least one per year, and have always paid the full fee.
Jul 02, 2007 ... I Have attended adult education classes for about 38 years, atleast one per year, and have always paid the full fee. In September, all students have to pay pounds5 per term per class,administration fee, to which I have no objection. What I do object tois, in December, I will be 60 ...
Superb spirit inface of floods Following recent weather-related problems, the Conservative group felt it was imperative a strategic emergency debriefing meeting was called.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Following recent weather-related problems, the Conservative groupfelt it was imperative a strategic emergency debriefing meeting wascalled. Simon Driver, chief executive of North Lincolnshire Council,attended the meeting to outline the current emergency situation andalso the ...
Bringingorderout ofchaos How busy we all are these days! Places to go, people to see, things to do and never enough time it seems.
Jul 02, 2007 ... How busy we all are these days! Places to go, people to see,things to do and never enough time it seems. In extreme cases it can all get too much, bringing you to a pointwhere you feel you can't carry on. Perhaps this is a reflection of the fact the world around us isin ...
Young athletes tri hard for glory Almost 300 primary school children from across North Lincolnshire took part in the Corus Kids of Steel triathlon held in Epworth last week.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Almost 300 primary school children from across North Lincolnshiretook part in the Corus Kids of Steel triathlon held in Epworth lastweek. Youngsters, aged between eight and 13, including pupils fromBurton and Winteringham, took up the challenge of a 40metre swim,1.3km cycle and a ...
Iron will hope to emulate class of 1958/59 Scunthorpe United's first-ever taste of life in the second tier of English football came in season 1958/59.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Scunthorpe United's first-ever taste of life in the second tier ofEnglish football came in season 1958/59. They had just been promoted as the last-ever champions of the oldThird Division North before regionalised football in the lower twodivisions of the Football League was ...
Home tie a real bolt from the blue For the first time in their history, Scunthorpe did not come into the FA Cup until the third round.
Jul 02, 2007 ... For the first time in their history, Scunthorpe did not come intothe FA Cup until the third round. And what a draw they were handed - a home game with holders Boltonwho had beaten Manchester United's Busby Babes 2-0 at Wembley justthree months after the Munich Air ...
Monday pool league
Jul 02, 2007 ... Results PREMIER DIVISION: Cundy Ramits 0 Malt Shovel 0; Mayfair D 3 CundyPhoenix 10; Riley Sharks 0 Ashdown S 0; RAOB 9 Berkeley 3; CottageBeck PP 6 Mill Road 6. DIVISION ONE: Liberal 2 Emerald MX 2; Riley Coyote 0 Jolly Sailor0; Ancholme 11 Cundy Bullets 1; Kinsley Labour 7 ...
Vote for your sports star We Want you to vote for your sporting stars from across North Lincolnshire.
Jul 02, 2007 ... We Want you to vote for your sporting stars from across NorthLincolnshire. From today, you will have the chance to nominate the sportspersonof your choice for our monthly award. All you have to do is put the name of a worthy person forward andtell us why they should win - ...
Family fun day Haxey Playing Field Committee is to hold its annual family fun day on Sunday.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Haxey Playing Field Committee is to hold its annual family fun dayon Sunday. The event will take place on the village playing field from ...
School had a ball A Summer ball helped to raise pounds1,400 for a local school.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Summer ball helped to raise pounds1,400 for a local school. The event, held at Epworth Leisure Centre on ...
Meeting The next meeting of the St Mary the Virgin parochial church council in Garthorpe will take place on August 15.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The next meeting of the St Mary the Virgin parochial churchcouncil in Garthorpe ...
Final 'blockbuster' brings majestic end to cinema Going, going, gone.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Going, going, gone. This was the scene as Scunthorpe's old Majestic cinema was finallydemolished yesterday. Contractors from Derek Empringham demolitions started the finalphase of work on the building at 6am. But before they could start knocking down the last of the ...
Gardeners have a 'welly' good time It Might be more appropriate to wear your wellies at the moment, rather than throw them about, but that's what people were doing on one allotment over the weekend.
Jul 02, 2007 ... It Might be more appropriate to wear your wellies at the moment,rather than throw them about, but that's what people were doing onone allotment over the weekend. The Healey Road allotments open day in Scunthorpe went ahead,despite fears it would become a wash-out. And among ...
Car boot sale forlife-saving team The Lives first responder team at Kirton in Lindsey is holding a car boot and table top sale on the town's green this coming Sunday from 9am to 3.30pm.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Lives first responder team at Kirton in Lindsey is holding acar boot and table top sale on the town's green this coming ...
'Pubs will be hit by smoking ban' For Rod Birkett, the introduction yesterday of a ban on smoking in public places will make him think twice before heading out to the pub.
Jul 02, 2007 ... For Rod Birkett, the introduction yesterday of a ban on smoking inpublic places will make him think twice before heading out to thepub. Mr Birkett (51), of Berkeley Street, Scunthorpe, has been smokingsince he was just seven-years-old, and disagrees with theintroduction of the ...
Security stepped up at region's airports Security at the region's two airports has been stepped up following recent terrorist activity in London and Glasgow.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Security at the region's two airports has been stepped upfollowing recent terrorist activity in London and Glasgow. At Humberside Airport, armed officers and police dogs arepatrolling the site following an immediate review of security plans. The move comes after the discovery ...
Woman trappedby wardrobe Emergency services were called to an address in Scunthorpe after a wardrobe fell on top of a woman.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Emergency services were called to an address in Scunthorpe after awardrobe fell on top of a woman. The incident happened around 5pm on Friday. A Humberside Fire and Rescue crew were called to an address ...
Driver freedfrom minibus The driver of a minibus was freed by fire crews following an accident around 11.15pm on Saturday, near Dragonby.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The driver of a minibus was freed by fire crews following anaccident around 11.15pm on Saturday, near Dragonby. The driver's foot was trapped under the clutch pedal. Crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue manipulated the driver'sfoot free from beneath the ...
Emergency vigilto halt flooding Emergency services were on high alert over the weekend after fears a reservoir was going to burst its banks.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Emergency services were on high alert over the weekend after fearsa reservoir was going to burst its banks. People living on Falkland Way, Barton-Upon-Humber, were told toprepare to be evacuated from their homes as the water near theKimberley Clark factory rose dangerously ...
Survivor of steam age to visit North Lincs A Survivor of the steam age is to visit northern Lincolnshire at the weekend.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Survivor of the steam age is to visit northern Lincolnshire atthe weekend. It will draw many people to lineside vantage points, includingformer trainspotters, nostalgia-lovers and children who love watchingthe Thomas the Tank Engine stories on TV, video and DVD. The Humber ...
Celebrationof centenary Centenary celebrations are being held at the Ashby Wesley Methodist Church this coming weekend.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Centenary celebrations are being held at the Ashby WesleyMethodist Church this coming weekend. On Saturday there is a church family party at 3pm to be attendedby members of the church's Saturday children's club, followed by achurch family tea. A humorous presentation of ...
Fest fans keeptheir feet dry A Glastonbury-style festival took place over the weekend, but with slightly less mud than the original.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Glastonbury-style festival took place over the weekend, but withslightly less mud than the original. The Big Haxey Festival, dubbed the Isle of Axholme's answer to theSomerset-based festival, was held on the playing fields on Saturday. The show was organised by businessman ...
Say guten tag to new consul Scunthorpe now has a foreign consul based in the town, in what is thought to be a historic first for the area.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Scunthorpe now has a foreign consul based in the town, in what isthought to be a historic first for the area. Commercial lawyer Sascha Kripgans is the new German honoraryconsul for a large part of eastern England. He has taken over as consul for an area stretching from ...
Council tax increases lower than average Council tax payers in North Lincolnshire have fared better than most of Britain, according to new research.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Council tax payers in North Lincolnshire have fared better thanmost of Britain, according to new research. The study, by High Street bankers Halifax, into how much counciltax has changed since 1997, discovered nationally the average billhas increased by 91 per cent from pounds564 ...
Village thanksfor clean-up These hard-working youngsters have done their bit to help clean up the environment.
Jul 02, 2007 ... These hard-working youngsters have done their bit to help clean upthe environment. Messingham Beavers and Scouts from the 6th Scunthorpe ...
Learning to keepout of harm's way A Free event to teach children how to protect themselves from abductors will take place on Saturday.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A Free event to teach children how to protect themselves fromabductors will take place on Saturday. John Turner's Black Belt Academy will present the internationally-recognised Kid Safe programme as a free community event. It is being held for youngsters in the North ...
Maintenance apprenticeships Speedy Hire, which has depots in this area, has launched an apprentice scheme for potential maintenance workers.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Speedy Hire, which has depots in this area, has launched anapprentice scheme for potential maintenance workers. Speedy has joined forces with Askham Bryan College in York andConstructionSkills to develop the scheme. A significant amount has been invested by all three parties ...
Global guests enjoy visit to our turf Visitors from across the world were in North Lincolnshire for a major turf industry event.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Visitors from across the world were in North Lincolnshire for amajor turf industry event. Those at the Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) show includedvisitors from the USA, New Zealand, Cyprus, Portugal, Holland andIreland. The TGA is made up of growers and affiliated ...
Help with flooding The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has called on the Government to help small businesses hit by the flooding.
Jul 03, 2007 ... The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has called on theGovernment to help small businesses hit by the flooding. The FSB also called on insurance companies to process claimsspeedily so businesses could get back on their feet as soon aspossible. Neil Poole, FSB North ...
Competitive farm auction Three combines and seven tractors were among the lots at a Brown and Co machinery auction at Southfield Farm, Kirmington.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Three combines and seven tractors were among the lots at a Brownand Co machinery auction at Southfield Farm, Kirmington. The sale of modern machinery, on behalf of J M Dodds, Lancasterand Sons and W Sowerby and Co, was the product of a new joint farmingagreement between the ...
Looking to future Challenges and opportunities for the future of the Humber region will come under the spotlight at an event on the South Bank.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Challenges and opportunities for the future of the Humber regionwill come under the spotlight at an event on the South Bank. The event, hosted by The Humber Economic Partnership, will promptdelegates to imagine how the region may evolve as far ahead as 2020and then look at the ...
Murdered in town woodshed Researching your family tree reveals the usual commonplace births, death and marriages of ancestors but searches can throw up instances out of the ordinary and, in some cases, downright gruesome.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Researching your family tree reveals the usual commonplace births,death and marriages of ancestors but searches can throw up instancesout of the ordinary and, in some cases, downright gruesome. Such was the case of Heather Clark who contacted Family Roots forhelp in finding out the ...
Making plans to rid retail park of congested traffic We Hear about congestion at Berkeley Circle and the problems generated by Gallagher Retail Park.
Jul 03, 2007 ... We Hear about congestion at Berkeley Circle and the problemsgenerated by Gallagher Retail Park. Mr Holliday's comments (Viewpoint, June 11) were correct. It seemsplanners approved this development so close to a football ground anda motorway junction without prior consideration to ...
Kids having rocking time as pics roll on in Little Lacey is ready to rock 'n' roll and is just one of the latest YorPix to be sent into the Scunthorpe Telegraph.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Little Lacey is ready to rock 'n' roll and is just one of thelatest YorPix to be sent into the Scunthorpe Telegraph. In this latest crop of pictures, young James is a force to bereckoned with as he shows off his karate ...
Strike duo helped fire Iron up table The Iron kicked-off their second season in Division Two in 1959/60 again under new management - after a dramatic summer.
Jul 03, 2007 ... The Iron kicked-off their second season in Division Two in 1959/60 again under new management - after a dramatic summer. First they appointed Bill Lambton to succeed previous boss TonyMcShane. But Lambton, who had previously had a short spell in charge atLeeds United, quit ...
Vale end united's FA Cup progress United scraped past fourth division minnows Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.
Jul 03, 2007 ... United scraped past fourth division minnows Crystal Palace in thethird round of the FA Cup. It was a second-half goal from Harry Middleton that spared theIron's blushes at the Old Show Ground as a replay in London wasbeginning to beckon. The fourth round draw was not too ...
Guy may-fair well in hat-trick chase Only the division five title remains in contention in the Scunthorpe Rileys Tuesday Pool League as the season draws to a close.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Only the division five title remains in contention in theScunthorpe Rileys Tuesday Pool League as the season draws to aclose. Mayfair and Cundy Phoenix have taken the crowns in divisions oneand two, soon be to followed by Beck DTs in three, and Cole Street,in four. But ...
Call to protect murder victims Regarding the restoration of the death sentence for the crime of murder. I take a somewhat different view to both Les Arnott and Duncan Anderson.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Regarding the restoration of the death sentence for the crime ofmurder. I take a somewhat different view to both Les Arnott andDuncan Anderson. Both these gentlemen base their ideas on their interpretation ofwhether or not the execution of murderers is acceptable in the ...
Find God through believing in Jesus I Used to think life was a DIY project, but now I see if it's to succeed it has to be more of a joint venture; a partnership between the individual and God.
Jul 03, 2007 ... I Used to think life was a DIY project, but now I see if it's tosucceed it has to be more of a joint venture; a partnership betweenthe individual and God. I recall the words of a woman caller to a religious radio phone inprogramme. She said; "I'm an ordinary housewife and I've been ...
'Disgusting' new position for Blair I Hoped we'd seen the last of Tony Blair's grinning face.
Jul 03, 2007 ... I Hoped we'd seen the last of Tony Blair's grinning face. He now has the hard-faced audacity to take up the position aspeacemaker for the Middle East. I find this behaviour disgusting. It is viewed by most with incredulity and by the people of thosecountries with anger and outrage ...
Felling is 'root' of flood woes Regarding the recent flooding across England, I am at a loss to understand exactly what the Environment Agency is supposed to be doing, and why world governments are touting 'climate change' for the reasons they do.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Regarding the recent flooding across England, I am at a loss tounderstand exactly what the Environment Agency is supposed to bedoing, and why world governments are touting 'climate change' for thereasons they do. The problem, where flooding is concerned, is the fault of ...